On 2010-08-13, at 7:39 PM, Michael Pollak wrote:
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> On Fri, 13 Aug 2010, Marv Gandall wrote:
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>>> That's a good start. But the main problem with that formulation is that (a) the current policy seems to be to the ultimate detriment of both countries; and (b) if you look only at immediate goals, it seems more to the detriment of those of the US.
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>> What is the "current policy", Michael?
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> Standing pat, basically. There have been no serious moves toward resolving the Palestinian question for a decade.
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Not to put too fine a point on it…standing pat on any progress towards a negotiated settlement, moving aggressively to implant settlements on the West Bank.